Key Events

Ryan Thom at TRNSMT

Gerry Cinnamon fan Davie at TRNSMT (Image: Ryan Thom/Glasgow Live)

Hamish was right, the queue is quicker for a cider. That might have something to do with the well thought out queuing system, one for beer and cider, the other for spirits. Its organised and efficient, so hat’s off to the staff on this one. there may be a rock and roll star taking to the stage tonight but there’s one name on everyone’s lips today and that’s Glasgow’s own, Gerry Cinnamon. He’s not on until 5pm but already there are chants of ‘She’s a belter’ all over the place. His appearance on the big stage today is going to be something very special.

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Someone's looking forward to TRNSMT

As you were folks ...

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The security process

This might give you a little idea of what awaits at the gates. Remember to give yourself plenty of time to get there and get in if there is someone you really want to see on the bill today. The city centre is hoaching by the way. Lots of people still in town grabing a bite to eat and a few pints in the Merchant City and city centre before heading on site.

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Arrests and security

You often hear people bumping their gums about the crowds and behaviour at festivals but out of 40,000 people yesterday there were just eight arrests. As I mentioned, lots have commented on how people were in good form and that the atmosphere was very relaxed. Police Scotland are also pretty pleased with how it’s all going and Superintendent David Pettigrew, Police Scotland told Glasgow Live:

“This has been an extremely positive event so far. Fans have been in great spirits and have come here to enjoy the music with their friends, giving us no cause for concern. We’ve arrested eight people for minor disorder offences since opening on Friday and because of positive police searches at the gates and on-site partnership working with event organisers, we’ve detected and deterred 34 people from entering the site with drugs. Our message continues to be – know what you can and cannot bring on-site. Drugs are illegal and you will be arrested if we find them on your possession. Don’t take the risk.”

Hamish, one of our reporters on site, has also sent a little reminder. Remember that there are restrictions in terms of the size of bag you can bring on site. Don’t show up with your suitcase.

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A word from Geoff Ellis

Geoff Ellis on site

Festival director Geoff Ellis was also delighted with day one and said: “This has been a brilliant event so far. Yesterday set the scene with some outstanding performances and today’s atmosphere is already electric. Fans have been enjoying the sunshine and from start to finish, today’s line-up is, in the words of Gerry Cinnamon – a belter!

“There’s also been excellent partnership working between organisers and Police Scotland to make sure the gate searches are strong and there’s zero tolerance towards anyone trying to enter with illegal or prohibited items”

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Ryan Thom at TRNSMT

Yesterday was a fantastic opening to the 2018 festival and we’re hoping for more of the same today. Among the highlights, James Bay took everyone surprise with an incredible version of the Tina Turner hit Simply the Best. The Smirnoff stage, a giant red house attracted a decent crowd who got their feet moving to the likes of IDA and Emerald. There are sure to be some bizzare happenings at this year’s TRNSMT and we wouldn’t be surprised if those were to happen under the Utilita Tree. With DJs playing on the roof of this custom built tree, fans danced away to hit after hit from The Libertines to the Spice Girls and was fairly packed despite the presence of the Script on the main stage. After James Bay - Irish rock pop group the Script took to the main stage with their star front man, Danny O’Donoghue, parading around the stage in a kilt and, as you can see from our video above, enjoying a wee surf. The night ended with thousands going wild for the Stereophonics hit Dakota. Fans lapped up the famous song by the Welsh band which started acappella before going into its full glory.

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Hamish Morrison at TRNSMT

People queue for water at TRNSMT (Image: Hamish Morrison/Glasgow Live)

It’s official - the queue for the water is even bigger than the queue for the bevvy! It may quieten down a little as the day goes by but at the moment people are, sensibly, getting in and filling up straight away. Remember those bottles and remember to top up.

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Ryan Thom at Central Station

A busy Central Station as people arrive for TRNSMT (Image: Ryan Thom/Glasgow Live)

It’s going to be a busy one today, Central Station is very busy at the moment with a lot of queues at the ticket stations. If you can, grab your ticket at your own station before jumping on the train. You will have to pay and you will have to queue when you arrive at the station. It’s just a short walk on site from there, along the Clydeside.

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A little word of warning

Music fans at the TRNSMT (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

If you are heading along today there are a couple of important things to keep in mind, mainly to do with the sun.

People are encouraged to take in empty water bottles which you can fill for free at water stations dotted around the site. At points yesterday the queues at the taps were even longer than the ones at the bar. Remember sunscreen! Don’t join the ranks of the purple people, who will be limping back on site tomorrow, cursing the weather and their aching burns. Take a hayfever tablet before you head in as well if you are a sufferer. There were a few people suffering on that front yesterday.

But if you do forget, don’t worry. You can get sunscreen and help at the welfare tents which are dotted around site. The staff will be busy there so be patient and be nice, but they are ready to help you when they can.

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Good afternoon and welcome

Fans arrive at TRNSMT Festival at Glasgow Green (Image: SNS Group)

Yesterday turned out to be an absolute scorcher in Glasgow with the temperatures soaring and once again we are in for another cracker today. We are going to see highs of 26 degrees and clear blue skies over the city. TRNSMT of course opened on Friday with the Stereophonics topping the bill and by all accounts it was a perfect start to this year’s festival. The atmosphere was very relaxed and, according to our reporters and staff on site, people were enjoying a drink or two but there was none of summertime madness you usually see when the sun’s out in Glasgow. The gates are already open today and we’ll have updates from on site in just a mo’.